Contact
ericbarlog1@gmail.com
Professional Experience
Ideal Fulfillment Product Design Intern
- Drafted assemblies, models, and technical drawings, utilizing drafting software
- Developed creative solutions for quality products by applying mechanical problem-solving skills
- Conducted motor and torque calculations, utilizing engineering principles
- Utilized free body diagrams and vector calculus to model loads on devices.
- Liaised with company executives and outside vendors/manufacturers to source parts
- Designed and built a solution that increased warehouse efficiency by 37% and saved the company 500% in expenses ($115,654) compared to purchasing an off-the-shelf solution
- Managed the project from start to finish, including overseeing the manufacturing of parts for the project through CNC router, CNC mill, manual mill, manual lathe, and 3D printing operations
- Managed a lean budget of $22,000, suggesting cost-saving proposals on make-versus-buy analysis or alternative sourcing, and ultimately created a successful product to be passed on to the warehouse operations team post-internship
- Acted as an individual-contributor by being responsible for multiple sub-systems of the project
- Generated system concepts to satisfy product requirements, altered and modified designs to meet requirements and eliminate malfunctions, and surveyed potential project sites before design to check for space restrictions, mechanical feasibility, and manufacturers' guidelines
- Delegated tasks to interns, closely monitoring their work to ensure quality, speed, and project goals were met
- Specified system components and directed product modifications to comply with engineering design and performance specifications
- Developed internal processes and plans for mechanical verification, product development, and factory processes
- Troubleshot and diagnosed sub-system issues, quickly making plans for repairs and monitoring use to rectify problems
- Designed budgets and cost estimates for projects with speed and accuracy, working closely with clients and employees to determine the best courses of action
- Tested newly installed systems, closely monitoring their functionality to validate the product solution and adherence to operating specifications
FIRST Robotics Volunteer Mentor
- Played a key role in the robotics team as a student, helping to increase its competitiveness
- Served as the Team Technical Captain in senior year, overseeing all technical aspects of the robot
- Volunteered as a mentor for the team while attending community college and San Jose State University
- Responsible for rapid prototyping of mechanisms and managing and leading students during manufacture and construction of robots
- Secured a $750,000 donation from the Gene Haas Foundation to build a new state-of-the-art robotics lab on campus
- Helped the team win numerous awards, including First Place at the San Diego 2018 Regional and the Chezy Champs 2018 off-season event
- Involved in the development and execution of all three robots manufactured over the past five years
- Managed the production of parts using various manufacturing operations such as CNC router, CNC mill, manual mill, manual lathe, and 3D printing
- Generated system concepts, diagnosed and troubleshooted sub-system issues, and created accurate cost estimates for projects
- Verified the newly installed systems' performance and compliance with operating specifications
- Worked closely with clients and employees to establish the best possible course of action
Project Portfolio
Ideal Fulfillment Project
- Designed and built solution that improved warehouse efficiency by 37% and saved company $115,654
- Managed project from inception to completion and oversaw the production of parts using various manufacturing operations
- Managed project from inception to completion and oversaw the production of parts using various manufacturing operations
- Verified the newly installed systems' performance and compliance with operating specifications, while closely working with clients and employees
3D Printer Wireless Server and Improved Extruder Mount
- Researched and identified upgrades for Biqu B1 3D printer
- Designed and 3D printed a plate to attach Biqu H2s REVO breakout board
- Added fan mounts and BLTouch module to improve printer's cooling system and bed leveling
- Installed Klipper firmware on Raspberry Pi 4 to enhance printer's performance
- Utilized open-source technologies to achieve goals
- Integrated BLTouch module for automatic bed leveling and improved print accuracy
- Upgrade decreased headaches normally encountered with 3D printers
Cost-Effective and Smart Sensing Surgical Test Bed Senior Design Project
- Goal of project was to design tissue pad for robotic surgical training
- Created 3D model of tissue pad in SolidWorks, including open spaces for sensors and wires
- Designed molds for desired shape of silicone tissue pad, 3D printed and laser cut
- Poured silicone into molds to check for durability, but some material was lost and silicone was not elastic enough to be removed from mold
- Concluded that mold redesign was necessary to remove nodes and prevent loss of material
- Project made progress but further work needed to improve mold design and ensure effective product
Telescoping Arm Gearbox
- Gearbox would be used with telescoping arm for climbing mechanism
- Designed to lift 150 lbs. robot 60 inches in air at load speed of 35.4 in/s
- Pneumatic pancake cylinder to lock gearbox in position when motors not powered
- Extra challenge to fit gearbox within 5 x 5 x 5-inch build volume
- Goals met along with standard manufacturing design practices
Robot Drive Gearbox
- Simple project using Master Model Design approach in SolidWorks
- Designed in 2D and "Master Sketch" imported into new part file
- Extruded one part of assembly per new file for faster, more efficient workflow
- Designed for FRC robot using chain drive
- Single-speed load speed of 16 feet/sec
Robot Swerve Module
- Designed and manufactured a swerve module for an FRC robot
- Uses a motor-driven wheel mounted on a pulley system for increased mobility
- Projected cost of $300 per module, not including motor cost
- Can rotate the wheel 360 degrees while being driven, maintaining speed and torque
- Designed to move at speeds up to 12 feet/sec
- Pushed the boundaries of current SolidWorks knowledge and manufacturing capabilities
Automate the Boring Stuff with Python
- Exciting opportunity to improve understanding of programming and learn automation with Python
- Taking initiative to create automated solution for improved efficiency and accuracy
- Building valuable skills in data manipulation and proficiency with Microsoft Visual Studio Code
- Looking forward to seeing the successful results of my efforts and continuing to grow as a programmer
Credits:
Created with an image by markobe - "High Density Warehouse"